Trump Insults Another Good Ally Of The United States

I have to admit that when I heard Donald Trump wanted to buy Greenland, I thought it was a joke. Sadly, it wasn't. The idiot occupying our White House was serious about trying to buy Greenland -- a part of Denmark with self-rule.

It was an absurd idea, and Denmark's Prime Minister (Mette Frederickson) said so. She made it clear that Greenland was not for sale at any price.

That should have been the end of the matter, but it wasn't. Trump narcissism can't take anyone saying NO to him, especially a woman. So, he cancelled the scheduled visit to Denmark.

When he got some negative feedback from both American and Danish citizens, he tried to cover for his childish action by saying the Danish prime minister had been nasty to the United States. He said her calling his proposal absurd was an insult to the United States. It wasn't.

She was not referring to the United States in calling the proposal absurd, but to Trump. And it was not an insult, because it was absurd.

Danish officials are now insulted by the cancellation of the scheduled trip, and they should be insulted. Denmark has been a good ally to the United States. When Bush called for allies to help him in Afghanistan, Denmark was one of the first to respond, and send troops to help. And when Bush stupidly invaded Iraq, Denmark again had our backs -- even before France and Germany.

Some other nations (like Canada, Germany, France, Australia, etc.) had already realized that with Trump in the White House, the United States could not be trusted to back her allies or provide leadership for the free world. Now Denmark has been shown the U.S. has an insane leader who cannot be trusted.

Donald Trump makes A Huge Mistake - Again

(Caricature of "The Donald" is by DonkeyHotey.)

Donald Trump has stepped in it again, and it doesn't look like the stink will go away anytime soon. By attacking khazir and Ghazala Khan, the parents of a U.S. Army Captain who gave his life in Iraq saving his comrades (receiving a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart), Trump has earned the ire of nearly everyone. That includes the VFW (normally partial to GOP candidates), Gold Star families, and even his fellow Republicans. Here are what they had to say about Trump's inexcusable statements:

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

“Election year or not, the VFW will not tolerate anyone berating a Gold Star family member for exercising his or her right of speech or expression.” 

“There are certain sacrosanct subjects that no amount of wordsmithing can repair once crossed. Giving one’s life to nation is the greatest sacrifice, followed closely by all Gold Star families, who have a right to make their voices heard.”

17 Gold Star Families

You recent comments regarding the Khan family were repugnant, and personally offensive to us. When you question a mother's pain, by implying that her religion, not her grief, kept her from addressing an arena of people, you are attacking us. When you say your job building buildings is akin to our sacrifice, you are attacking our sacrifice.

You are not just attacking us, you are cheapening the sacrifice made by those we lost.

Senator John McCain

 "While our party has bestowed upon him the nomination, it is not accompanied by unfettered license to defame those who are the best among us."

"I cannot emphasize enough how deeply I disagree with Mr. Trump’s statement. I hope Americans understand that the remarks do not represent the views of our Republican Party, its officers or candidates."

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

"All Americans should value the patriotic service of the patriots who volunteer to selflessly defend us in the armed services. And as I have long made clear, I agree with the Khans and families across the country that a travel ban on all members of a religion is simply contrary to American values."

Speaker Paul Ryan

"America's greatness is built on the principles of liberty and preserved by the men and women who wear the uniform to defend it. As I have said on numerous occasions, a religious test for entering our country is not reflective of these fundamental values. I reject it.

"Many Muslim Americans have served valiantly in our military and made the ultimate sacrifice. Capt. Khan was one such brave example. His sacrifice — and that of Khizr and Ghazala Khan — should always be honored. Period."

Senator Sue Collins

"No one should criticize grieving parents who have lost a son in combat. Capt. Khan was an American hero."

Senator Lindsey Graham

"If you're going to be leader of the free world, you have to be able to accept criticism. Mr. Trump can't. The problem is, 'unacceptable' doesn't even begin to describe it." 

The smart thing would be for Trump to apologize to the Khans, all Gold Star families, and all Americans. But Trump's huge ego (i.e., narcissism) won't allow him to do that. He never apologizes, even when it would be the best thing to do.

Do we really want this fool to become president?